Cultural Geography
Which historical event is a prime example of the diffusion of cultural practices and beliefs via relocation?
The French Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The African Diaspora
World War II
How might the establishment of a transnational governing body's protected cultural heritage site designation affect local cultural landscapes?
It results exclusively in enhanced conservation efforts with no influence on local autonomy or customs.
It leads solely to increased global recognition without any impact on traditional socio-economic structures.
It causes immediate economic decline due to restrictions imposed on development and modernization efforts.
It can bolster local identity and tourism but may also lead to commercialization and loss of traditional practices.
Which of the following types of cultures is best preserved by oral, rather than written, traditions?
Popular Culture
Material Culture
Linguistic Culture
Folk Culture
The city of Mecca, important to Islam, is located in which country?
Iran
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
In which way does the preservation of cultural heritage sites most likely affect urban development?
Creating job opportunities related to the tourism industry focused on heritage conservation.
Increasing property values in neighborhoods with significant cultural artifacts.
Providing public open spaces for recreational activities near cultural landmarks.
Restricting construction in areas surrounding protected sites to maintain historical integrity.
How do centripetal and centrifugal forces impact society?
Centripetal forces always for people to unify and allows cohesion in society. Centrifugal forces separate people and cause an unstable society
Centrifugal forces always for people to unify and allows cohesion in society. Centripetal forces separate people and cause an unstable society
Centripetal forces cause people to move more in the center of society causing buildings to be concentrated in the center. Centrifugal forces case people to move away from the center of society causing buildings to be concentrated around the center.
Centrifugal forces cause people to move more in the center of society causing buildings to be concentrated in the center. Centripetal forces case people to move away from the center of society causing buildings to be concentrated around the center.
What approach could help protect indigenous cultures from negative impacts of globalization?
Encouraging rapid assimilation into global culture
Enhancing legal protections for indigenous intellectual property rights
Promoting tourism to indigenous lands without regulation
Removing trade barriers to encourage economic development

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What cultural practice is most likely to influence the spatial distribution of linguistic regions within a country?
A trend in young people using mixed-language slang.
The popularity of regional music on national radio stations.
A government policy promoting a single national language.
An increase in international tourism to the country.
What term is used to describe an area where certain cultural practices, ideas and innovations originate and subsequently spread?
Migration
Population density
Climate zone
Cultural hearth
What is the name of place of origin of cultural elements that spread outward?
Center of Ideas
Cultural Trait
Cultural Hearth
Cultural Center
